42 things to do in and around Mankato, MN on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: A Christmas Story at Lakeville Area Arts Center; Holiday – Thanksgiving at Northwestern Health Sciences University; Gift Link Gift Drive at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (7 a.m.); Chanhassen Turkey Trot at Chanhassen High School (7 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Lakeville Area Arts CenterLakeville, MN49 mi
Festival
A Christmas Story, an Expressions Community Theater production based on Jean Shepherd's writings about Ralphie Parker dreaming of a Red Ryder air rifle.
Limited run.
Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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All day
Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityBloomington, MN57 mi
Festival
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a healthcare school offering programs such as chiropractic and acupuncture, including some online courses. Its Human Performance Center gives students hands-on work with athletes of all levels.
Limited run.
Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Free parking in also available in the East and West parking lots.From nwhealth.edu, Oct 24, 2026
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7 a.m. Central Time
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran ChurchPrior Lake, MN46 mi
Community
Runs across the dates shown. A Gift Link gift drive at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation in Prior Lake, Minnesota, whose motto reads "Open hearts. Open minds. Open table."
Limited run.
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. Central Time
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7 a.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
Chanhassen High SchoolChanhassen, MN51 mi
Fitness class
Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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7 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Central Time
Holiday Inn Blmgtn Arpt South- Mall AreaBloomington, MN57 mi
Community
Morning Star Business Networking at the Holiday Inn Bloomington. Bring at least 25 business cards and be ready to talk about your business.
Holiday Inn Blmgtn Arpt South- Mall Area, 1201 West 94th Street, Bloomington, MN
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Waseca Area Caregiver FacilityWaseca, MN24 mi
Other
A program that pairs volunteers with older adults for homemaker support and minor home repairs, including light housework, yard work and help with meals.
Waseca Area Caregiver Facility, 113 2nd St. NE, Waseca, MN 56093
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Fitness class
A three-mile run and walk for the Jordan Food Shelf on Thanksgiving morning.
Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course, 21775 Ridges Dr., Jordan, MN 55352
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Fitness class
Eighth annual Gobble Wobble 5K walk and fun run in Lake Mills, starting at Iron Post Brewing Company.
Iron Post Brewing Company, 211 W. Main St, Lake Mills, IA 50450
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Minnesota Ballet Theatre & SchoolEden Prairie, MN54 mi
Theater
A 5K in Eden Prairie run by MBT, now in its seventh year.
Minnesota Ballet Theatre & School, 14675 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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8:30 a.m. Central Time
Minnetonka High SchoolMinnetonka, MN57 mi
Fitness class
Tonka Turkey Trot in Minnetonka.
Minnetonka High School, 18301 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time
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8:45 a.m. Central Time
Chanhassen High SchoolChanhassen, MN51 mi
Fitness class
The Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K, a Thanksgiving Day tradition. Everyone gets a donut at the finish line.
Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:45 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Shakopee Family Resource CenterShakopee, MN48 mi
Community
In-person appointments with Portico's experienced MNsure Navigators. Schedule ahead to be sure a navigator is available.
Shakopee Family Resource Center, 1615 Weston Court, Shakopee, MN 55379
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m. Central Time
Pahl’s MarketApple Valley, MN54 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on holiday workshop to design and create spruce tip pots in Pahl's Market greenhouse.
Limited run.
Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th Street, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
St Peter Lutheran ChurchWatertown, MN55 mi
Festival
Thanksgiving Service at St Peter Lutheran Church in Watertown, Minnesota.
St Peter Lutheran Church, 3030 Navajo Ave, Watertown, MN
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time
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9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Morgan Public LibraryMorgan, MN50 mi
Community
A gathering for coffee and talk in the library's community room.
Morgan Public Library, 210 Vernon Ave, Morgan, MN 56266
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Central Time
Montgomery Public LibraryMontgomery, MN27 mi
Family
Romp and Rhyme Story Time at Montgomery Public Library, with puppets, pumping music, bubble machines and banging bands. Free.
Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery, MN 56069
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Central Time
Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake LodgeSpring Park, MN56 mi
Food & drink
A brunch at Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, priced at $69.95 for adults over 12, $24.95 for ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under.
Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge, 3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Central Time
Cannon Falls LibraryCannon Falls, MN58 mi
Family
Storytime for kids ages five and younger: stories, songs, dancing, parachute play and a felt board. Free.
Cannon Falls Library, 306 W Mill St, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
SEA LIFE at Mall of AmericaBloomington, MN60 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Military Appreciation Month at SEA LIFE at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Limited run.
SEA LIFE at Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Bloomington, MN 55425
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time
Cannon Falls LibraryCannon Falls, MN58 mi
Fitness class
Library in Motion: Walk to the Rhythm at Cannon Falls Library in Minnesota.
Cannon Falls Library, 306 W Mill St, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Center for Student Success, Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN59 mi
Talks + ideas
Dakota County Technical College
Center for Student Success, Dakota County Technical College, 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m. Central Time
Mineral Springs BreweryOwatonna, MN38 mi
Food & drink
Pizza night with hot pizzas from A Taste of the Big Apple, delivered every half hour, plus frozen Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm pies baked in the ovens.
Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 N Oak Ave, Suite 1, Owatonna, MN 55060
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time
Our new location has 70+ on-site parking spots shared with the ASCEND apartment building.
Additional parking is available in the Olmsted Medical Center lot on the upper East side of the ASCEND building after 5pm on weekdays and any time on the weekend.From mineralspringsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
We leave tables to a first come first serve basis.From mineralspringsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
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4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Faith CenterHutchinson, MN53 mi
Other
Crossways Year 2 at Faith Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Faith Center, 335 Main Street S., Hutchinson, MN 55350
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
VB Games and MoreNorthfield, MN44 mi
Theater
A Magic Academy class for new players that teaches the basic rules of Magic: The Gathering with simple ready-made decks. Everything you need is provided, all ages are welcome, and it runs about one to two hours. Casual play.
VB Games and More, 630 Professional Dr, Northfield, MN 55057
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Mankato Eagles Club #269Mankato, MN1.1 mi
Food & drink
Homemade pizza night at Mankato Eagles Club #269.
Mankato Eagles Club #269, 708 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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A local bar in Faribault, Minnesota, Boxers also runs bingo, with live music and a restaurant on site.
Boxers, 429 Central Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Dreamers Vault Games - Eden PrairieEden Prairie, MN54 mi
Game night
A Magic: The Gathering draft: players open booster packs around tables of up to eight, keep one card at a time and pass the rest, then build 40-card decks and play one-on-one. Casual play; entry is $25.
Dreamers Vault Games - Eden Prairie, 574 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6:30 p.m. Central Time
Schram Vineyards WineryWaconia, MN48 mi
Trivia
Trivia in the Lodge at Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery near Waconia, the family-owned vineyard that Aaron and Ashley Schram opened to the public in the summer of 2013, with views of Reitz Lake and two bocce ball courts.
Schram Vineyards Winery, 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
Mankato Eagles Club #269Mankato, MN1.1 mi
Other
Burger Baskets at the Mankato Eagles Club, a restaurant and bar open to the public.
Mankato Eagles Club #269, 708 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Fitness class
A Hash House Harriers fun run with the Minneapolis Hash House Harriers.
Venue at 4356 Sandstone Drive, 4356 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, MN
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Mike Plant Community BoathouseWayzata, MN60 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A three-session build event to investigate, build and try sailing electronics, leaving with your own Axiotrax unit.
Limited run.
Mike Plant Community Boathouse, 456 Arlington Cir, Wayzata, MN 55391
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m. Central Time
Pub 500Mankato, MN1.6 mi
Trivia
Pub 500 trivia night, with $2 grab bottles and tap specials.
Pub 500, 500 S. Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time
Food: wings · tacos · burgers · bbq · brunch · breakfast · Vegan options · Vegetarian options · Gluten-free options · Dairy-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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Waseca Art CenterWaseca, MN24 mi
Art
Open pottery studio sessions, $5 a session.
Waseca Art Center, 200 State St N, Waseca, MN 56093
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
9 a.m. Central Time
U of MN Apple HouseVictoria, MN50 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A holiday boutique at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse, a seasonal destination with Minnesota grown apples, gourmet packaged foods, frozen pies, pastries, fudge and Holiday Gifts. While supplies last, also Goldy's Smokehouse meats, ice cream and Bee Lab honey.
Ongoing.
U of MN Apple House, 7485 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria, MN 55386
Ongoing through Dec 20, 9 a.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 20
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10 a.m. Central Time
SEA LIFE at Mall of AmericaBloomington, MN60 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A search for missing decorations on the SEA LIFE Undersea Christmas Tree with Santa's Scout Elves.
Ongoing.
SEA LIFE at Mall of America, 120 East Broadway East Side, Bloomington, MN 55425
Ongoing through Jan 3, 2027, 10 a.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 3, 2027
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11 a.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Mall of AmericaBloomington, MN60 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Festival of Trees at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Ongoing.
Mall of America, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Ongoing through Jan 8, 2027, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 8, 2027
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12 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. A free try-it session at Boast Squash for kids ages 5 to 12, a fast and fun way to see whether squash suits them.
Ongoing.
Boast Squash, 9805 Hamilton Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Ongoing through Dec 19, 12 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 19
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1 p.m. Central Time
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - BurnsvilleBurnsville, MN54 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A woodworking class making a 10" to 12" walnut and maple lazy susan: cut the top and base on the bandsaw, attach them with the supplied hardware and finish with a food-safe finish.
Ongoing.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Burnsville, 2020 W County Rd 42, Burnsville, MN 55337
Ongoing through Jan 21, 2027, 1 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 21, 2027
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2 p.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A woodturning class: use a lathe to turn a custom wooden pen and a matching pen stand to take home.
Ongoing.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Burnsville, 2020 W County Rd 42, Burnsville, MN 55337
Ongoing through Jan 5, 2027, 2 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 5, 2027
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4 p.m. Central Time
SOVEREIGN ESTATE WINERYWaconia, MN50 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. An all-ages stroll through holiday light displays, Candy Cane Lane and other outdoor attractions.
Ongoing.
SOVEREIGN ESTATE WINERY, 9950 North Shore Road, Waconia, MN 55387
Ongoing through Dec 31, 4 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 31
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4 p.m. Central Time
Duke's on 7Minnetonka, MN57 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Private igloo dining at Duke's on 7 with two-hour seatings daily and a shareable igloo menu. Reserve on OpenTable.
Ongoing.
Duke's on 7, 15600 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Ongoing through Feb 28, 2027, 4 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Feb 28, 2027
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4:30 p.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. A walking tour through the garden lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Ongoing.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Ongoing through Jan 3, 2027, 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Jan 3, 2027
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